Chemical Technician (1 Year Contract)

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Operate the different streams of the plant for their specific processes.

• Comply with safety and Quality policies and defined procedures.

• To meet production targets / schedules.

• Each of these processes comprises the following activities:

• Operate production machines to achieve utilization and quality target

• Product sampling

• Perform cleaning on production machines

• Perform simple preventive maintenance

• Maintain good housekeeping at production area.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NITEC, Higher NITEC in Chemical Process Technology, Biotechnology, or Diploma in any related fields

• Open to candidates without experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Must be willing to accept the following work conditions:

• Work location: Tuas (Shuttle bus provided)

• 12-hours rotating shift (day/night) including Sat/Sun

• Cleanroom environment with full gowning

 

 

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Biotechnology, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Disease Prevention, Driving Continuous Improvement, Global Manufacturing, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Manufacturing Quality Control, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Production Operations, Production Scheduling, Safety Standards {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day, 2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

Yes

Job Posting End Date:

09/30/2026

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Global pharmaceutical company known for oncology, vaccines, and infectious disease treatments. Headquartered in Rahway, NJ.

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